Reeling In Large-Cap Growth Stocks

The managers of the highly rated Artisan Global Opportunities Fund are fans of stocks as diverse as Apple, Starbucks and Monsanto.

Managers Andrew C. Stephens and James Hamel happen to share a love for fishing -- and for snagging great growth stocks. Tales of who caught the bigger fish might not come in handy as they manage roughly $13.1 billion for Artisan Global Opportunities Fund, but they are no strangers to the concept of patiently waiting for the right bite in order to reel in a big reward.

Stephens and Hamel credit their historical successes to their core strategy, which places emphasis on high-quality franchises, cheap valuation and emerging...